Local community members and organizations address COVID-19 concerns regarding the undocumented community in Orange County, California, by taking action and offering a list of resources.
Tag: Community Opinions on Immigration
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Anda & Gonzalez: Ya Basta Con Las Deportaciones! Celia is Here to Stay
A beloved community member and mother has been fighting her deportation case for a decade now. On Tuesday February 25th, at 8;30 am her community will accompany her to her final ICE check-in.
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Sanchez: A Balanced Voice to Serve the Public
Loretta Sanchez served two decades in Congress and is a candidate for Third District Supervisor. Sanchez writes that her government affairs expertise provides the needed skills to tackle tough problems on behalf of the people of Orange County.
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Bales: Making a Positive Impact on County Government
Larry Bales is a candidate for District 3 member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and has exposed political corruption and unfair treatment of taxpayers over the years. He writes that his experience uniquely qualifies him for the job.
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Fox: Irvine Does Not Need a Spectacle of Divisiveness
Melissa Fox, Irvine City Council member, writes that divisive issues such as SB 54 the “Sanctuary State” bill should be avoided at Irvine City Council as they are outside the jurisdiction and Constitutional authority of the council.
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Cortes: Police Union Monopoly on Electoral Spending Threatens Santa Ana’s Democracy
Hairo Cortes, executive director of Chispa, writes that the future of Santa Ana is in the hands of the voters and their ability to hold their elected officials accountable.
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Syed: Delayed Citizenship Processing is Voter Suppression
Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD), writes that the continued backlog of citizenship applications before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) not only undermines our democracy but suppresses voters.
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Warrier: Connecting the Dots
Ruchi Warrier, resident of Irvine writes about connecting the dots in order to find solutions to end homelessness instead of just passing the buck and ignoring those in need.
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Perea: Santa Ana City Budget Should Reflect People’s Values Not Political Interests
Local activist Carlos Perea writes that Santa Ana City Council members are moving in the right direction to fund diverse budgetary priorities, singling out a final vote on Tuesday, July 3 to fund youth services and the city’s Constitutional City Legal Defense Fund, which helps Santa Ana residents facing deportation proceedings.
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Tait: Anaheim Honors Immigrants’ Role in Our History And Our Future
Tom Tait, Mayor of Anaheim, celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month while urging Congress to pass urgently needed reforms that address the status crisis for thousands of workers and students.
